Which dish is the best in Shanxi? After the selection, these 6 Shan dishes are relatively famous. How many have you tried?
When it comes to the food culture of various places, the regional dishes of different regions can be said to have their own unique charm.
As the saying goes, one side of the water and soil nurtures the other side, and at the same time brews a unique local cuisine. Everyone is familiar with the eight major cuisines.
In fact, in China's complicated food culture, in addition to these eight major cuisines, some local dishes also have a unique flavor, including the unique Shanxi Jin cuisine.
Now I will share with you 6 selected dishes from Shanxi Province. It can be said that these dishes are very famous in the local area. Let's see how many dishes you have eaten?
- Sweet and sour balls
Sweet and sour balls are a classic dish from Shanxi. This dish is made with sweet and sour sauce and balls. In the eyes of Shanxi people, although the way of making this dish is not difficult, it is not easy to make this dish perfect.
Authentic and authentic sweet and sour balls are usually added with tomato sauce and balsamic vinegar, which make the appearance of this dish extra attractive.
When making this sweet and sour meatballs, you need to prepare garlic, green peppers and other side dishes in advance, cut the side vegetables and put them on a plate for later use, fry the meatballs and remove them, and then put them in a pot with base oil. Stir fry the side dishes, then add the balls, add sweet and sour sauce and other seasonings, and add water to thicken.
After making, the sweet and sour balls are bright in color, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making your mouth water.
- Shanxi over-oiled pork
Speaking of Shanxi cuisine, this oily pork is definitely a very representative dish.
If it is said that the most authentic over-oil meat in Shanxi, the more famous ones are those in Datong, Jincheng and other places. Whether it is the chef's knife work or the choice of raw materials, each region has its own uniqueness. To say that it is similar, it is that vinegar is added to the oily meat, which fully reflects the jealousy of Shanxi people.
In the process of cooking oily meat, the selection of materials is very strict. Generally, lean meat is selected and then sliced into thin slices. The key is to use oily meat. Over-oiled meat, as the name suggests, is to control the heat, usually around 160 degrees. The dishes cooked at this temperature are golden and attractive and not greasy.
- Lamb with green onion and cypress seeds
As a northern province, mutton is naturally an indispensable specialty food. This mutton with green onion and cypress seeds originates from Zhongyang County, Shanxi Province, and is a local specialty.
The mutton in this dish is also produced in Zhongyang County. It is a free-range goat raised by local farmers. This kind of goat eats cypress seeds and drinks from the local mountain spring, so people call it "cypress seed sheep".
The way of making this dish is not difficult. Slice the mutton with cypress seeds, cut the green onions into small pieces, put them into the pot and stir fry them, and then add some seasonings. A tempting dish is made successfully. The mutton with green onion and cypress seeds is extremely delicious, without any fishy smell.
- Sauce plum meat
Sauce plum meat is a special dish of Shanxi Shangzhuang cuisine, and it is also a well-known classic Shanxi dish. You know, people in Shanxi love to eat steamed vegetables very much. The more famous one is "Jin-style three steamed dishes", and the sauced plum meat is the third steamed dish. The unique feature of this dish is that the tofu sauce is added during the cooking process to enhance the freshness.
When making this sauce of plum meat, choose fat and thin pork belly, and prepare the raw materials by soaking, stewing, and frying, then cut the fried pork belly into two parts, one part is cut into slices, and the other part is chopped. Cut into pieces of meat, add tofu sauce, steam it in a steamer, and enjoy the food.
- Pig blood enema
Pig blood enema is a very characteristic Shanxi food. This dish is made with pig blood as the main ingredient, supplemented by other side dishes. Local people usually enjoy this delicacy by stir-frying or cold salad, and some people also fry pig blood enema. The fried pig blood enema is tender, crispy and very refreshing.
- Taigu smoked pigeon
Speaking of smoked goose, this Taikoo smoked goose in Shanxi is very famous. You must know that the authentic Taikoo smoked goose is usually made by marinating and smoking, so that the smoked goose produced in this way is fresh and tender and has an excellent taste.
The above 6 Shanxi dishes are all well-known Shanxi delicacies, both in appearance and taste, which are mouth-watering. Do you know any dishes with good color and taste in Shanxi? Welcome to share in the comment area.